Cigarette Prices to Soar from Feb 2026? Length Determines Your Cost!

• Cigarette prices may increase from February 1, 2026, due to revised excise duties on tobacco products.
• The price hike, potentially 20-30%, will primarily depend on the cigarette's length.
• Longer cigarettes (e.g., 70-75 mm) face significantly higher taxes (up to ₹7,000 per 1,000 sticks) compared to shorter ones (up to 65 mm, ₹2,700-₹3,000).
• The highest tax of ₹11,000 per 1,000 sticks applies to other longer or specially designed categories.
• Manufacturers might absorb some costs, but longer/premium cigarettes are more likely to see significant price increases.

Why It Matters: Cigarette prices may rise from Feb 2026, with longer cigarettes facing the steepest hikes due to new excise duties.